top_animeGet top-ranked anime, optionally filtered by type (e.g., "tv", "movie", "ova", "ona"). Returns titles, scores, and rankings.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | No | Filter by anime type: tv, movie, ova, special, ona, music. Omit for all types. |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| results | Yes | List of top-ranked anime |
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Input schema / examplesAdded value: +[
+ {
+ "type": "tv"
+ },
+ {}
+]Output schema / (root)Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+ "properties": {
+ "results": {
+ "description": "List of top-ranked anime",
+ "items": {
+ "properties": {
+ "airing": {
+ "description": "Whether anime is currently airing",
+ "type": "boolean"
+ },
+ "episodes": {
+ "description": "Number of episodes",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "genres": {
+ "description": "List of genre names",
+ "items": {
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "type": "array"
+ },
+ "image_url": {
+ "description": "URL to anime cover image",
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "mal_id": {
+ "description": "MyAnimeList ID",
+ "type": "number"
+ },
+ "popularity": {
+ "description": "Popularity ranking",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "rank": {
+ "description": "Rank by score",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "score": {
+ "description": "MyAnimeList score (0-10)",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "scored_by": {
+ "description": "Number of users who scored this anime",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "source": {
+ "description": "Source material (manga, light novel, etc.)",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "status": {
+ "description": "Airing status (Finished, Currently Airing, etc.)",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "synopsis": {
+ "description": "Plot synopsis",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "title": {
+ "description": "Anime title",
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "title_english": {
+ "description": "English title if available",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "title_japanese": {
+ "description": "Japanese title if available",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "type": {
+ "description": "Anime type (TV, Movie, OVA, etc.)",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "url": {
+ "description": "MyAnimeList URL",
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "year": {
+ "description": "Year the anime aired",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ }
+ },
+ "required": [
+ "mal_id",
+ "title",
+ "airing",
+ "genres",
+ "image_url",
+ "url"
+ ],
+ "type": "object"
+ },
+ "type": "array"
+ }
+ },
+ "required": [
+ "results"
+ ],
+ "type": "object"
+}Input schema / examplesRemoved value: -[
- {
- "type": "tv"
- },
- {}
-]Output schema / (root)Previous value: -{
- "properties": {
- "results": {
- "description": "List of top-ranked anime",
- "items": {
- "properties": {
- "airing": {
- "description": "Whether anime is currently airing",
- "type": "boolean"
- },
- "episodes": {
- "description": "Number of episodes",
- "type": [
- "number",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "genres": {
- "description": "List of genre names",
- "items": {
- "type": "string"
- },
- "type": "array"
- },
- "image_url": {
- "description": "URL to anime cover image",
- "type": "string"
- },
- "mal_id": {
- "description": "MyAnimeList ID",
- "type": "number"
- },
- "popularity": {
- "description": "Popularity ranking",
- "type": [
- "number",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "rank": {
- "description": "Rank by score",
- "type": [
- "number",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "score": {
- "description": "MyAnimeList score (0-10)",
- "type": [
- "number",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "scored_by": {
- "description": "Number of users who scored this anime",
- "type": [
- "number",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "source": {
- "description": "Source material (manga, light novel, etc.)",
- "type": [
- "string",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "status": {
- "description": "Airing status (Finished, Currently Airing, etc.)",
- "type": [
- "string",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "synopsis": {
- "description": "Plot synopsis",
- "type": [
- "string",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "title": {
- "description": "Anime title",
- "type": "string"
- },
- "title_english": {
- "description": "English title if available",
- "type": [
- "string",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "title_japanese": {
- "description": "Japanese title if available",
- "type": [
- "string",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "type": {
- "description": "Anime type (TV, Movie, OVA, etc.)",
- "type": [
- "string",
- "null"
- ]
- },
- "url": {
- "description": "MyAnimeList URL",
- "type": "string"
- },
- "year": {
- "description": "Year the anime aired",
- "type": [
- "number",
- "null"
- ]
- }
- },
- "required": [
- "mal_id",
- "title",
- "airing",
- "genres",
- "image_url",
- "url"
- ],
- "type": "object"
- },
- "type": "array"
- }
- },
- "required": [
- "results"
- ],
- "type": "object"
-}New value: +nullOutput schema / (root)Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+ "properties": {
+ "results": {
+ "description": "List of top-ranked anime",
+ "items": {
+ "properties": {
+ "airing": {
+ "description": "Whether anime is currently airing",
+ "type": "boolean"
+ },
+ "episodes": {
+ "description": "Number of episodes",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "genres": {
+ "description": "List of genre names",
+ "items": {
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "type": "array"
+ },
+ "image_url": {
+ "description": "URL to anime cover image",
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "mal_id": {
+ "description": "MyAnimeList ID",
+ "type": "number"
+ },
+ "popularity": {
+ "description": "Popularity ranking",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "rank": {
+ "description": "Rank by score",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "score": {
+ "description": "MyAnimeList score (0-10)",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "scored_by": {
+ "description": "Number of users who scored this anime",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "source": {
+ "description": "Source material (manga, light novel, etc.)",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "status": {
+ "description": "Airing status (Finished, Currently Airing, etc.)",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "synopsis": {
+ "description": "Plot synopsis",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "title": {
+ "description": "Anime title",
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "title_english": {
+ "description": "English title if available",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "title_japanese": {
+ "description": "Japanese title if available",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "type": {
+ "description": "Anime type (TV, Movie, OVA, etc.)",
+ "type": [
+ "string",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ },
+ "url": {
+ "description": "MyAnimeList URL",
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "year": {
+ "description": "Year the anime aired",
+ "type": [
+ "number",
+ "null"
+ ]
+ }
+ },
+ "required": [
+ "mal_id",
+ "title",
+ "airing",
+ "genres",
+ "image_url",
+ "url"
+ ],
+ "type": "object"
+ },
+ "type": "array"
+ }
+ },
+ "required": [
+ "results"
+ ],
+ "type": "object"
+}Input schema / examplesAdded value: +[
+ {
+ "type": "tv"
+ },
+ {}
+]Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and non-destructive behavior, so the description's safety burden is low. The description adds the behavioral detail that the tool returns titles, scores, and rankings, and that the type filter is optional, which provides some context beyond the annotations. It does not disclose any hidden side effects or limitations, but the annotation coverage makes this acceptable.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, front-loaded sentence that efficiently conveys the purpose, filter, and return data. Every word contributes to the agent's understanding, with no fluff.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the simple shape (one optional parameter), strong annotations, and presence of an output schema, the description is complete. It covers the key aspects: what the tool does, the filter, and the return type. No critical information is missing for a list-style tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema provides 100% coverage for the single 'type' parameter, including allowed values and the fact that it's optional. The description restates examples but doesn't add meaning beyond the schema. Therefore the baseline score of 3 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description uses the specific verb 'Get' with the resource 'top-ranked anime', clearly distinguishing from sibling tools like search_anime or get_anime. It also describes the optional type filter and the returned fields (titles, scores, rankings), making the tool's purpose unambiguous.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description clearly indicates the use case: fetching top-ranked anime. It explains the optional type filter, which tells the agent when to include a type parameter. However, it doesn't explicitly name alternatives or state when not to use this tool, so the guidance is clear but not fully differentiated.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Many tools serve overlapping purposes (ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_grounded, deep_research, bet_research, compare_entities, entity_profile, recent_changes, validate_claim) all querying Pipeworx data with similar outcomes. An agent would struggle to choose correctly without deep understanding of nuanced differences.
Naming conventions are mixed: snake_case (ask_pipeworx, get_anime), camelCase (generate_llms_txt, pipeworx_feedback), and compound names (polymarket_arbitrage, ai_visibility_check). No consistent pattern across the tool set.
34 tools is excessive for a single server. Many are meta-tools (discover_tools, suggest_questions) or narrowly focused (pipeworx_trending, scan_dependency). The server tries to cover too many domains (anime, financial data, predictions, memory) in one surface.
The anime tools (search, get, top) form a reasonable read-only surface. The Pipeworx query tools are comprehensive but lack obvious data management tools (e.g., listing sources, managing credentials). Memory tools (remember/recall/forget) are isolated. Overall, gaps exist but core workflows are covered.